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This is about the rebels. This is about the ne’er-do-wells. This is about the mutineers, the agitators, the subversives. Unruly Figures is a celebration of history’s biggest rule-breakers. Twice a month, I’m going to dive into the life and times of the greatest rebels the world has known. I will talk about their lives, the society they lived in, the decisions they made, and how their refusal to play by the rules changed the world. Join me as I nerd out and get inspired by history’s favorite ...
Ashley Rodriguez talks to folks about gender, race, sex, and other important issues in coffee. We invite people from all realms of the coffee world to share stories and engage in discussion - we want to hear from you! Contact us at bossbaristapodcast@gmail.com
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What Baristas Actually Make with Adam JacksonBey and Valorie Clark
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The average wage for baristas is $14 per hour—but many are only scheduled to work 26 hours a week. Go Fund Bean representatives discuss barista wages and more. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Today, host & historian Valorie Clark is finally getting around to answering your questions from the first ever Unruly Figures AMA! If you want to ask questions in the next AMA (or listen to the full version of this bonus episode) you can do that on the Unruly Figures Substack. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unruly-figures/message…
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Differentiating Between 'Value' and 'Values' With Ted Fischer
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On neoliberalism and translating value in coffee with anthropologist and author of the book 'Making Better Coffee,' Ted Fischer. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
This week, historian and host Valorie Clark is covering the third and final part of the story of Catherine de Medici, the famous Florentine Queen of France who would go on to be remembered as the Serpent Queen. Is her historical reputation fair or not? Listen to find out. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on…
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Keith Hawkins and the Zoom Call That Never Happened
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The 20+ year industry pro and founder of Color of Coffee Collective talks about the start-stop pace of progress—and following through on attempts to do better. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
This week, historian and host Valorie Clark is covering the second part of the story of Catherine de Medici, the famous Florentine Queen of France who would go on to be remembered as the Serpent Queen. Is her historical reputation fair or not? Listen to find out. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unru…
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Namisha Parthasarathy on Romanticized Coffee Relics
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The co-founder of Ārāmse on Indian coffee tools, colonial history, and the problem with flavor wheels. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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Coffee and Climate Change with Karla Boza
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The third-generation farmer comes back to talk climate change and quality as a moving target in coffee. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com.
This week, historian and host Valorie Clark is covering Catherine de Medici, the famous Florentine Queen of France who would go on to be remembered as the Serpent Queen. Is her historical reputation fair or not? Listen to find out. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unruly Figures Substack: http://unru…
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Eight Essential Coffee Questions with Jim Ngokwey
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A managing partner at Mighty Peace Coffee, Jim Ngokwey is creating pathways for Congolese coffee growers and posing difficult questions about the future of the industry. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
This week, historian and host Valorie Clark is covering Zheng Yi Sao, the Chinese Pirate Queen and the greatest pirate to have ever lived. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode on the Unruly Figures Substack: http://unrulyfigures.substack.com That's always where you can find transcripts of each episode, photos of each episode's sub…
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Baristas Can Do It All With Camila Coddou
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The coffee pro-turned-coach talks about the gentleness of service work. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com. Listen to past episodes of Camila on the Boss Barista Podcast in 2019 and 2020.
In this episode, historian and host Valorie Clark covers the mysterious and harrowing tale of Herman the Recluse, the monk who might have done a deal with the devil to save his own life. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unruly Figures Substack: http://unrulyfigures.substack.com That's always where yo…
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Cxffeeblack's Renata Henderson and Bartholomew Jones Make Connections [re-air]
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In this episode from July 2020, we chat about legacy and reclaiming coffee's Black identity and origins. Check out the trailer to their documentary, Cxffeeblack to Africa, here, watch the documentary by joining Patreon, and keep an eye on their Instagram account for tour dates to watch. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.…
In this episode, historian and host Valorie Clark covers Qamar-ol-Moluk Vaziri. Better known as simply Qamar, this singer became known as the Queen of Persian Music, and is still beloved by people today. But to become the queen, she had to break the rules--like singing in public and performing without a hijab in front of men. As always, you can get…
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Marie Cheslik Reflects on Making Wine (and Coffee) More Accessible
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Wine and coffee are a lot alike—up to a point. Marie Cleslik of Slik Wines explains more. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com.
In the season 2 premier, historian and host Valorie Clark covers the earliest known female ruler in history: Queen Kubaba. She rose from brewing beer to ruling a city-state in ancient Sumer, an ascent historians are still trying to figure out. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unruly Figures Substack:…
Season two is coming on September 20, 2022! Tune in with historian and host Valorie Clark to learn more about what to expect for the new season of Unruly Figures right here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unruly-figures/message
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Oddly Correct Inverts the Minimum Wage [Reair]
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In this episode from November 2019, we ask, "What if the minimum wage actually reflected the minimum you need to live?" A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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Lori Flores Breaks Down Latinx Food and Drink Labor in the United States [172]
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An associate professor of history, Dr. Lori Flores digs into the realities of agricultural working conditions—and the invisible labor behind the foods and goods we enjoy. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
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BONUS: Intelligentsia's Chicago Workers Are Unionizing
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This bonus episode features Ravani Grace, an Intelligentsia barista who's helping to organize one of specialty coffee's most pivotal unions. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
In the season 1 finale, historian and host Valorie Clark covers two famous rebel siblings: Sophie and Hans Scholl. These two college students in Munich rebelled against the Nazi regime by publishing pamphlets and leading the resistance group The White Rose. They, along with several others, ended up giving up their lives for their beliefs and are re…
The creator of the Not Caffeinated Enough platform connects community, curiosity, and coffee. It's all a circle. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
This week, historian and host Valorie Clark covers the Marquis de Lafayette, the famous French aristocrat known as the father of two worlds for his defining roles in both the American and French revolutions. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unruly Figures Substack: http://unrulyfigures.substack.com T…
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David Tortolini Goes Beyond IRL Spaces [170]
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Scholar and incoming graduate student at Purdue University David Tortolini talks about the importance of digital connection, and all the ways that communities are built through the internet. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
This week, your host Valorie Clark is covering Nobuko Yoshiya, one of modern Japan's most famous and beloved female novelists. In addition to living a publicly queer life in early 20th century Japan, she was a pioneer of Class S fiction and a foundational writer for today's popular shōjo manga. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode…
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Gefen Skolnick Is Making Coffee Fun [169]
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The founder of Couplet Coffee eschews traditional ideas to make delicious coffee available to all. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
This week your host Valorie Clark is covering Stormé DeLarverie, the queer, biracial drag king who threw the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unruly Figures Substack: http://unrulyfigures.substack.com That's always where you can find transcripts of each episode,…
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Julien Langevin believes there's a place for everyone who wants to be here [168]
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Julien Langevin is a production worker for Coffee by Design and the 2022 United States Cup Tasters Champion, going on to represent the United States at the World Cup Tasters Competition in June. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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Valorie Clark Stands Up for Hourly Coffee Workers [167]
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When COVID-19 laid off a substantial number of coffee workers, Valorie Clark helped start a nonprofit called GoFundBean to provide essential services and financial support. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
This week on Unruly Figures I'm covering Jane, better known as the Jane Collective. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unruly Figures Substack: http://unrulyfigures.substack.com That's always where you can find transcripts of each episode, photos of each episode's subject, and behind-the-scenes goodies…
The 2022 United States Barista Champion and TikTok star subverts expectations through humor and silliness. You can find a full transcript at bossbarista.substack.com
